Couriers and Messengers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $36,290 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.45
10th percentile $31,210
90th percentile $44,440
Employed locally 50
National median $38,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,210
    25th
    $33,330
    50th (median)
    $36,290
    75th
    $38,150
    90th
    $44,440

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Couriers and Messengers salary vs area income 56% Median Couriers and Messengers salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Couriers and Messengers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $52,310
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,090
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $48,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,490
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $47,290
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $46,810

    Nearby metros — Couriers and Messengers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $46,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,680
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $43,860
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $41,020
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $40,320
    St. Louis, MO-IL $39,830

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,600
    Customer Service Representatives $39,330
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,780
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,260
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Couriers and Messengers make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Couriers and Messengers in Champaign, IL is $17.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.19 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Couriers and Messengers salaries?

    The median Couriers and Messengers salary in Champaign, IL is 5.3% below the national median of $38,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Couriers and Messengers in Champaign?

    Entry-level Couriers and Messengers (10th percentile) earn around $31,210 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,330.